Business Outside The Box – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 13, 2026
1. Who We Are
Business Outside The Box LLC (“BOTB,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates https://www.businessoutsidethebox.com as well as affiliated platforms such as BastropConnect.com and Good Neighbors of Texas (GoodNeighborsOfTexas.com). This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our websites, join our mailing or SMS lists, or interact with us in any other way.
2. Scope
This Policy covers information we process about:
- Visitors to our websites and landing pages
- Customers and prospective customers who inquire about or purchase our services
- Subscribers to our newsletters, podcasts, and SMS updates
- Contest participants (e.g., Best of Bastrop County)
3. Information We Collect about you
In General. We may collect personal information that can identify you such as your name and email address, including phone numbers for SMS communications if you opt in, and other information that does not identify you. When you provide personal information through our website, the information may be sent to servers located in the United States and other countries around the world.
- Information you provide. We may collect and store any personal information you enter on our website or provide to us in some other manner. This includes identifying information, such as your name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number, including phone numbers for SMS communications if you opt in, and in addition, for Professionals, your credit card number and other personally identifiable information. We also may request information about your interests and activities, your gender and age, and other demographic information
- Information from other sources. We may also periodically obtain both personal and non-personal information about you from other business partners, contractors and other third parties. Examples of information that we may receive include (but are not limited to): updated delivery and address information, purchase history, and additional demographic information.
- Information about others. We may also collect and store personal information about other people that you provide to us. If you use our website to send others (friends, relatives, colleagues, etc.) information that may interest them through our system, we may store your personal information, and the personal information of each such recipient
Use of cookies and other technologies to collect information. We use various technologies to collect information from your computer and about your activities on our site.
- Information collected automatically.We automatically collect information from your browser when you visit our website. This information includes your IP address, your browser type and language, access times, the content of any undeleted cookies that your browser previously accepted from us (see "Cookies" below), and the referring website address.
- Cookies.When you visit our website, we may assign your computer one or more cookies to facilitate access to our site and to personalize your online experience. Through the use of a cookie, we also may automatically collect information about your online activity on our site, such as the web pages you visit, the links you click, and the searches you conduct on our site. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies. If you choose to decline cookies, please note that you may not be able to sign in or use some of the interactive features offered on our website.
- Other Technologies.We may use standard Internet technology, such as web beacons and other similar technologies, to track your use of our site. We also may include web beacons in promotional [or other] e-mail messages or newsletters to determine whether messages have been opened and acted upon. The information we obtain in this manner enables us to customize the services we offer our website visitors to deliver targeted advertisements and to measure the overall effectiveness of our online advertising, content, programming or other activities.
- Information collected by third-parties.We may allow third-parties, including (but not limited to) our authorized service providers, advertising companies, and ad networks, to display advertisements on our site. These companies may use tracking technologies, such as cookies, to collect information about users who view or interact with their advertisements. Our website does not provide any personal information to these third parties. This information allows them to deliver targeted advertisements and gauge their effectiveness. Some of these third-party advertising companies may be advertising networks that are members of the Network Advertising Initiative, which offers a single location to opt out of ad targeting from member companies (www.networkadvertising.org).
4. How We Use Your Information
- Service delivery & account management – create profiles, publish listings, process payments, and provide customer support.
- Marketing & community updates – email/SMS alerts about new features, events, promotions, or content you’ve opted into.
- Contest administration – manage nominations, voting, winner notifications, and related publicity.
- Analytics & site improvement – measure traffic, diagnose problems, and enhance user experience.
- Legal & compliance – prevent fraud, comply with laws, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect our rights or others’
5. SMS Communications
We collect your phone number when you voluntarily provide it through our website forms, landing pages, or other contact methods and explicitly consent to receive SMS messages by checking an opt-in checkbox.
By opting in, you agree to receive customer care and informational messages from Business Outside The Box and its affiliated brands, including Bastrop Connect. These messages may include responses to inquiries, service updates, reminders, and follow-ups related to your request. Messaging frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at (512) 277-3227.
Your consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase.
We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number or SMS consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Your information may only be shared with trusted service providers who assist in delivering our services, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
6. Legal Bases (for EEA/UK visitors)
We process personal data only when we have a lawful ground, including:
- Contractual necessity – to deliver the services you request.
- Legitimate interests – to promote our services, improve the site, and secure our systems, balanced against your privacy rights.
- Consent – for optional email/SMS marketing.
- Legal obligation – where laws require record-keeping or disclosures.
7. Sharing & Disclosure
We never sell or share your personal data.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use first- and third-party cookies, pixels, and similar tools to:
- Keep you logged in and remember preferences
- Measure site traffic and campaign performance (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Personalize content or ads (where applicable)
- Manage preferences via your browser settings or our on-site cookie banner. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
9. Data Retention
We store personal information only as long as necessary:
- Account & billing records – 7 years (to satisfy tax/audit obligations)
- Marketing lists – until you unsubscribe or we detect inactivity (24 months)
- Contest data – duration of the contest plus 12 months for auditing
- Analytics logs – up to 26 months (aggregated thereafter)
10. Security Measures
We employ HTTPS encryption, access-controlled databases, regular software patching, and industry-standard security practices. No method is 100 % secure, but we continuously monitor and improve our safeguards.
11. Your Choices & Rights
Jurisdiction Your Rights World wide opt-out of marketing (unsubscribe/STOP), refuse cookies via browser California (CCPA/CPRA) know, access, delete, correct, or opt out of “sharing” for cross-context ads EEA/UK (GDPR) access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, data portability, withdraw consent, lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority
Request any action by emailing privacy@businessoutsidethebox.com or writing to the address below. We may verify identity before complying.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
13. International Transfers
We are a U.S. company. When you use our sites from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to—and processed in—the United States, which may have different data-protection laws than your country. We rely on standard contractual clauses or other approved safeguards when required.
14. Third-Party Links
Our sites contain links to external websites (e.g., partner offers, social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal information.
15. No Mobile Information Shared
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services (e.g., customer service) is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Material changes will be highlighted on this page or via email/SMS if appropriate. Continued use of our services after changes signifies acceptance.
17. Contact Us
Business Outside The Box, Inc.
111 N. Hasler Blvd, Suite 207
Bastrop, TX 78602 USA
📧privacy@businessoutsidethebox.com
📞 (512) 277-3227
By submitting this form, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You also consent to receive communications, including text messages. Message frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out.
